Because SNAC is no longer being updated with new SQL Server features (like UTF-8 support or advanced encryption), you must choose a replacement based on your application type. SQL Server Native Client (OLE DB) - Microsoft Learn
| Problem | Likely fix | |--------|-------------| | “SQL Server Native Client not found” | Install from Microsoft’s 2012 redistributable package | | Login timeout | Check firewall, named pipes/TCP settings | | MARS not working | Ensure MARS_Connection=yes and driver v11 | | Encryption error | Set Encrypt=no (temporary) or install certificate | | App crash on Windows 10/11 | Migrate to modern driver – SNAC is unsupported | sql native client
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“SQL Server Native Client is deprecated and should not be used for new development. For new applications, use the latest Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server or ODBC Driver for SQL Server.” Because SNAC is no longer being updated with
Driver=SQL Server Native Client 11.0;Server=... For new applications, use the latest Microsoft OLE